stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
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Tranchida said the way forward is for LGBTQ players and allies to form relationships with the owners of NHL teams, for example, and other stakeholders with decision-making power.
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Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The legal cases against both companies, and the communication between Cook and Zuckerberg about child safety, are raising further questions about what the companies owe to users and other stakeholders on their platforms.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The investigation process becomes essential for determining who is accountable because commercial vehicles operate with multiple stakeholders whose responsibility extends to the driver, shipping company, vehicle owner and mechanic.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The legal cases against both companies, and the communication between Cook and Zuckerberg about child safety, are raising further questions about what the companies owe to users and other stakeholders on their platforms.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The investigation process becomes essential for determining who is accountable because commercial vehicles operate with multiple stakeholders whose responsibility extends to the driver, shipping company, vehicle owner and mechanic.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking
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